A
mother complains that her 13-year-old has started to grow rapidly, and asks the
nurse if this is normal and how long it will last. The best nursing response
is:

A.

"This is unusual at this age, and a physician should be contacted."

B.

"This is normal, but will only last a few months."

C.

"This is normal and can last until about age 20."

D.

"This is normal and can last until about age 18."

E.

"This is normal, but growth should be completed by about age 15 or 16."

2.

A
21-year-old who has just graduated from college has had a serious automobile
accident and faces many months of hospitalization and rehabilitation. The
nurse, in planning care, recognizes that according to Havighurst, this client
may delay or have difficulty with successful accomplishment of which
developmental task?

A.

Selecting a mate and getting started in an occupation

B.

Exhibiting socially responsible behavior and developing an ethical system of behavior

C.

Developing a conscience and developing appropriate masculine or feminine role

A mother expresses concern to the nurse
regarding her 5-year-old child's development. She says: "I read
Erikson and Piaget, and my child does not seem to be on target. Also, my
neighbor's child seems more advanced. My doctor says not to worry, but I
do." The best nursing response is:

A.

"You are right to be concerned. Your child should meet all the guidelines for the age."

B.

"Tell me exactly what your child is or is not doing that causes you concern."